Just obtained a Mazda Tribute (Ford Escape) in great shape with a solid motor. Only tran history I can confirm from the VIN is it was "replaced" 40k ago. Inspection reveals the tell-tale markings it's not new rather most likely a rebuild. The shop that did the work has poor records, but says they do full rebuilds as their main line of work. Whatever, just a little background.
The Tran is throwing the dreaded P1744 TCC code on the highway with the flashing OD light. Here's the question:
The fluid is super clean, nice and red, but my nose clearly tells me it's not Merc V. I have bottles of MercV and it has a distinct sardine/fish smell, whereas the stuff in this tran is *very* sweet smelling. Not burned at all as far as I can tell, and possibly a little more slippery to the touch (though who can really tell)
Is there any way I can a) determine if it's the wrong fluid or b) do a complete flush myself so I *know* it gets the right fluid? In anyone's experience could this slippery sweet stuff possibly be Amsoil or Mobil Synthetic or one of the other alternatives often discussed here?
Thanks!
The Tran is throwing the dreaded P1744 TCC code on the highway with the flashing OD light. Here's the question:
The fluid is super clean, nice and red, but my nose clearly tells me it's not Merc V. I have bottles of MercV and it has a distinct sardine/fish smell, whereas the stuff in this tran is *very* sweet smelling. Not burned at all as far as I can tell, and possibly a little more slippery to the touch (though who can really tell)
Is there any way I can a) determine if it's the wrong fluid or b) do a complete flush myself so I *know* it gets the right fluid? In anyone's experience could this slippery sweet stuff possibly be Amsoil or Mobil Synthetic or one of the other alternatives often discussed here?
Thanks!